Nets add Wizards vice president to GM hunt

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Wizards vice president Tommy SheppardAfter Detroit’s Stan Van Gundy — one of just a couple of men in the NBA to serve as both general manager and coach — had advised the Nets to hire a general manager before a coach, they appear intent on doing just that. They have had cursory dialogue with at least one candidate, and asked permission to talk to at least three.

A source told The Post the Nets have reached out to Washington to request permission to interview Wizards senior vice president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard.

They also have asked for — and received — permission to talk to Denver’s Arturas Karnisovas and Houston’s Gersson Rosas. Both are considered viable candidates, as…